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Papa John’s shares surge on more buyout reports

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2018

Several private equity firms, including Roark Capital, are reportedly vying for the pizza chain.

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Outback Steakhouse sets a strong pace for Bloomin’ Brands with 4.6% comps rise

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 29, 2018

Management says it’s never been more bullish about the concept’s future—even as investors wonder, what about the rest of the company?

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El Torito, Chevys owner changes its name to Xperience XRG

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 29, 2018

Z Capital completes the purchase of what was called Real Mex Restaurants out of bankruptcy court.

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Is Sweetgreen worth $1B?

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 29, 2018

A reported valuation of the salad chain seems like a lot, but it’s not unprecedented, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Dunkin’ Donuts’ repositioning yields 1.3% rise in comps

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 26, 2018

But the gain came from higher checks, not a rise in traffic.

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The market for sandwich delivery is super competitive now

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 26, 2018

RB’s The Bottom Line explores whether delivery at Firehouse Subs, Jersey Mike’s and now Subway will hurt Jimmy John’s.

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Chipotle says its new campaign lifted sales

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 25, 2018

The company said its “For Real” ads lifted sales in September and October.

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How Snooze, an A.M. Eatery perfected day drinking

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 24, 2018

In this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive," Snooze CEO David Birzon discusses how a full bar spiced up the breakfast daypart.

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Are discounts losing their allure?

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 24, 2018

Del Taco, McDonald’s and Burger King results suggest that it takes more than cheap offers to get customers, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Noodles stock falls 20% following disappointing earnings

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 24, 2018

But the fast-casual chain continued to generate strong sales thanks to zucchini noodles and off-premise business.

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